DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR EXTRACTING A URETER ENT
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INC
- Filing Date
- 2022-05-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-27
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for removing ureteral stents require medical professional assistance and visualization, which can be time-consuming and resource-intensive, and often involve patient discomfort due to external suture loops or require additional procedures for removal.
A medical device comprising an interface, end effector, and handle body, which allows for the extraction of ureteral stents without the need for medical professional assistance or imaging, using a slot mechanism to guide the end effector for capturing the stent within the urethra.
Enables safe and efficient removal of ureteral stents at home by patients, reducing patient discomfort and resource consumption, while avoiding the need for external suture loops and cystoscopic procedures.